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Model: Onyx
Blackbird
16x16 Firewire Recording Interface
Studios,
regardless of size, can’t usually afford to buy all the gear
they want at once. That’s why investing in gear designed with
performance, flexibility and expandability in mind is critical.
Mackie’s Onyx Blackbird Premium 16x16 FireWire Recording
Interface delivers industry-leading recording quality via eight
boutique-quality Onyx preamps and high-end 24-bit/96kHz conversion
in a sleek, rackmount design. Two front panel “Super
Channels” provide quick access to crucial recording tools and
feature true analog hardware monitoring, in both mono and stereo,
for hassle-free zero-latency recording. The additional mic inputs,
onboard 8x8 ADAT and word clock I/O provide easy integration into
any digital or analog setup. For more complex sessions, the
powerful Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer allows for quick mix
creation and routing of any input to any output. Plus, since
Blackbird works as a standalone 8-channel preamp rack, you’ve
got a single box solution ready for integration into your studio or
digital live setup.
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BOUTIQUE-QUALITY ONYX PREAMPS
Great recordings start with high-quality preamps and you will
simply not find preamps at this price range better than
Blackbird’s Onyx preamps. We invested significant R&D
efforts into developing our flagship Onyx mic preamps. Found on our
most expensive studio consoles, Onyx pres are designed to meet or
surpass expensive, esoteric standalone mic pres in terms of
fidelity, headroom and transparency – as well as improved
radio frequency (RFI) rejection and ultra-wide dynamic range. And
with a full 60dB of available gain, would-be competitors are left
in the dust.
HIGH-QUALITY AD/DA CONVERSION
Quality doesn’t stop at the boutique Onyx preamps. The Onyx
Blackbird uses Cirrus Logic® converters offering 114dB dynamic
range (A-weighted) – a specification other companies
sometimes charge thousands of dollars to achieve. Our preamp
circuitry is aligned precisely with the onboard analog-to-digital
conversion to always provide you with the most headroom and the
lowest noise and distortion possible, a real sonic benefit that is
often ignored on interfaces.
PROFESSIONAL
DIGITAL I/O
Studio growing? Blackbird can work into your studio in a number of
ways. It’s the perfect front end to your DAW using the
FireWire connection. Plus, if you get more preamps later (like
another Onyx Blackbird), you can simply connect them via
Blackbird’s integrated 8x8 ADAT I/O, delivering a full
16-channel 24-bit/96kHz resolution recording solution.
There’s also onboard word clock I/O perfect for any scenario
incorporating multiple pieces of analog/digital gear. That means
Blackbird is also an ideal standalone 8-input preamp unit for
integration into a larger studio or digital live setup.
TWO
FULL-BLOWN SUPER CHANNELS
Even though there’s tons of available I/O on Blackbird, the
two front-panel “Super Channels” offer extremely useful
features, right within your reach. First off, both channels utilize
combo inputs, allowing you to easily swap between mic, guitar,
keys, drum machines or whatever comes up during the session.
Dedicated 48V phantom power is perfect for any studio-quality
condenser microphone. And because these inputs feature true analog
hardware monitoring, in either mono or stereo, you can route the
signals directly to your studio monitors or headphone, bypassing
the need for a matrix mixer, so you and your artists can get right
to work. Zero-latency overdubs have never been easier to setup or
control.
POWERFUL
BLACKBIRD CONTROL DSP MATRIX MIXER
The Onyx Blackbird is powerful all on its own. However, for more
complex applications, Mackie provides you with the custom-designed
18x16 Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer application. This powerful
graphic user interface (GUI) allows for customization and
ease-of-use that the competition is simply unable to achieve:
- Route any input to any output at any volume and pan
orientation
- Apply custom names to all channels and output mixes for quick,
at-a-glance reference and control
- 18x16 design, offering a stereo playback stream routable to all
monitoring paths
- All DSP mixer I/O is fully customizable in this powerful,
one-click solution
This intuitive software looks and operates just like an actual
mixer, with the ability to pan, solo, mute and control various
output levels. Each stereo output is controlled by a dedicated 18x2
mixer, with each output mixer accessible at the touch of a button.
Blackbird Control also indicates input levels and peaks, allows for
mono/stereo linking of adjacent channels…and more. It not
only simplifies the engineer’s job, it is powerful, sleek and
fun to use.
TOUGH BUT
FRIENDLY
In true Mackie tradition, Onyx Blackbird features a
“Built-Like-A-Tank” design, with a powder-coated,
all-steel chassis that can get bumped around with the best of them.
It’s ultra-compatible, working with any DAW that supports
WDM/ASIO (PC) or Core Audio (Mac). This includes popular
applications like Logic®, SONAR™, Cubase®,
Ableton® Live, and Final Cut Pro®. It also comes with
Mackie’s Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software to get
rolling right out of the box.
So, if you are looking for a new mothership for your studio, or
want to expand upon the setup you already have, consider the Onyx
Blackbird. Tons of boutique-quality pres, unmatched AD/DA
conversion and a host of flexible, professional
features…it’s the perfect solution for any
studio.
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Eight boutique-quality
Onyx mic preamps with class-leading fidelity and dynamic
range
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High-headroom design
with ultra-low noise and distortion
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Professional 16x16
24-bit/96kHz recording/playback
» Flexible FireWire routing
» 8x8 ADAT I/O for ultimate expandability
» Onboard wordclock I/O for studio and live integration
» Acclaimed JetPLL™ jitter elimination
technology
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High-end Cirrus
Logic® AD/DA converters with 114dB dynamic range
(A-weighted)
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Compatible with most
major DAWs
» Pro Tools® 9
» Logic®
» SONAR™
» Cubase®
» Ableton® Live
» Final Cut Pro®
» ...and more
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Powerful and flexible
“Super Channels”
» Front panel connectivity for easy access
» True analog hardware monitoring of inputs, in mono or
stereo, for easy zero-latency recording
» 80Hz low-cut switches
» Dedicated 48V phantom power
» Built-in DI for direct connection of guitars, bass, etc.
» Inserts for outboard processing gear
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Ideal eight input
standalone preamp unit with up to 96kHz ADAT (S/MUX II)
outputs
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48V phantom power on
all inputs for use with condenser microphones
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Studio monitor, main
and alternative outputs with independent level control and source
selection
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Two headphone outputs
with independent level control and source selection
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Includes powerful
Blackbird Control DSP Matrix Mixer
» Route any input to any output
» Zero-latency tracking of all inputs
» Quickly set up independent mixes for headphones and
more
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Easily aggregate up to
four units on Mac or PC
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“Built-Like-A-Tank” sleek and ergonomic chassis
design
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Includes Tracktion
3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC
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General
Specifications |
| Noise
Characteristics: |
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN), mic input @ insert, 150Ω
source impedance,
22 Hz to 22 kHz
60 dB (max) gain: -127.0 dBu
40 dB gain: -126.5 dBu
Equivalent Input Noise
(EIN), Mic input @ insert, 50Ω source impedance,
A-Weighted
60 dB (max) gain: -130.5 dBu
40 dB gain: 130.0 dBu
Output Noise Figure (1/4" Main Out,
Alt Out, or Mon Out with Mon level @ unity gain)
-91.0 dBu (95.0 dB SNR, ref +4 dBu),
A-Weighted
FireWire Through (Record + Playback)
Dynamic Range
111.5 dB, ref + 22 dBu max output level,
A-Weighted |
| Frequency
Response: |
Mic
to insert
<10 Hz to 150 kHz: +0 dB / -1 dB
Mic to Monitor or Main Outs (direct monitor analog-only path),
unity gain for XLR input
<10 Hz to 80 kHz: +0 dB / -1 dB
Line to Monitor or
Main Outs (directly monitor analog-only path), unity gain for 1/4"
TRS input ( +20 dB on mic preamps)
<10 Hz to 22 kHz:
+0 dB / -1 dB
Firewire Through, mic
input to any output, unity gain
44.1 kHz sample rate:
±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,-3 dB
at 21 kHz
96 kHz sample rate: ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, -3 dB at 45
kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion
(THD+N): |
Mic to insert,
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 20 Hz to 80 kHz bandwidth
+4 dBu in, untiy
gain, +4 dBu out: 0.001%
Line to insert, 20 Hz to
20 kHz, 20 Hz to 80 kHz bandwidth
+4 dBu, unity gain
(+20 dB on mic preamp), +4 dBu out: 0.0015%
Hi-Z to monitor (direct monitor analog
path, stereo), 1kHz, 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth
+0 dBu in,
unity gain, +0 dBu out: <0.004%
Firewire Through, +4 dBu mic input, to
Blackbird control, routed to Main Output, all gain stages unity, 20
Hz to 20 kHz
All Inputs muted except active channel:
0.004%
No analog inputs
muted: 0.006% |
| Attenuation/Crosstalk: |
1 kHz relative
to +0 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth, unweighted
Main Out,
Direct Monitor (TO MON) knob at min: -87 dB
Monitor Out, Direct Monitor
(TO MON) knob at min, Monitor knob at min: -108 dBu
Monitor Out, Direct Monitor
(TO MON) knob at max, monitor knob at min: -82 dBu |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio
(CMRR): |
Mic input,
150Ω termination(1kHz): >70
dB gain |
| Maximum Levels: |
Mic input, gain at
min(0 dB): +22 dBu
Mic
input, gain at max(60 dB): -38
dBu
Line input, gain at -20 dB: +22 dBu
Instrument input, gain at -20
dB: +22 dBu
All Outputs:
+22 dBu |
| FireWire: |
Sample rates
available: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2
kHz, 96 kHz
Buffer Sizes: 64 (44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only), 128, 256, 512,
1024, 2048, 3072
Resolution: 24-bit
ADC: Cirrus CS5368
114 dB Typical, 24-bit, A-weighted, 10 Hz to 20kHz BW 0.006%
typical, 0.0011% maximum THD+N, 24-bit, - dBFS, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
BW
DAC: Cirrus
CS4385
114 dB typical, 24-bit, A-weighted, 10 Hz to 20
kHz BW, 0.001% typical, 0.002% maximum THD+N, 24-bit, 0 dBFS, 10 Hz
to 20 kHz BW |
| Meters: |
Bi-color channel meters:
Red Overload, +18 dBu
Green Signal present, -20 dBu |
| AC Power
Requirements: |
Power Consumption:
25
watts
Universal AC Power Supply: 100-240
VAC, 50-60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 0° -
40°C, 32° -
104°F |
| Input and Output
Impedance: |
Mic Input:
2.8 kΩ balanced
Line
Input: 30 kΩ balanced / 15
kΩ unbalanced
Hi-Z Input: 1 MΩ balanced
Phones Output:
25Ω
Channel Inserts:
150Ω
Monitor
Outputs: 300Ω |
| Physical
Properties: |
Height: 1.8 in / 46
mm
Depth: 10.2 in / 260
mm
Width: 19.0 in / 483
mm
Weight: 8.2 lb / 3.7
kg |
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